Uganda Remains Kenya’s Primary Transit Country

By Tobby Otum

Despite a decline from 71.5 per cent market share last year the republic of Uganda remains Kenya’s primary transit country, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director captain William Ruto has said.

He reiterated the neighbouring country remains a primary transit country with a market share of 62.3 per cent.

“The country itself is in a process of economic recovery and soon we anticipate a resurgence in its economy,” he added.

He was speaking during the launch of the annual review and bulletin of statistics held at KPA headquarters in Mombasa county.

The KPA boss told journalists there was a remarkable growth of volume for South Sudan by 52 per cent and DRC by 57 percent in 2023.

Ruto pointed out that the growth of volume of the two countries is as compared to last year arguing there are indications of fruitful endeavors of the government’s marketing efforts.

He added there are efforts of relationship building on the transit markets.

“It is worth noting that DRC joined the East African Community only last year,” he pointed out.